Easy way to Measure and mark ceramic tile for diagonal and diamond pattern cuts

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Easy way to Measure and mark ceramic tile for diagonal and Diamond Pattern cuts using a template made to the exact dimensions needed so no tape measure is necessary.
Marking ceramic tiles for diagonal cuts can be challenging with a ruler or tape measure, it is difficult to get the right angle to mark the tile correctly. There are tools available to accomplish this task, but some can be complicated and time consuming. Here I offer a suggestion on how to properly measure and mark tiles to be installed on a diagonal on a floor. There is no measuring and no complicated tools, just a simple piece of plywood or stiff cardboard cut to the correct size. This method is easy and will be possible to mark almost all your tiles using this simple process. A simple template cut to the correct size will make marking tiles for cuts much quicker and easier.
A tip from me Sal DiBlasi, Elite-tile Company in Boston's North Shore
All tile installed by Sal DiBlasi, Elite-tile Company, in the Boston North Shore area. This video contains affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you click on the product link.
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[@TheBaldyheed]

Bollox!! Been tiling 15 years and never done it this way before! I normally fuck around with measurements and then just shout and scream and punch the customer for wanting stupid diamond set before I eventually make it look great. You have just saved me hours and made me money, nice one mate. Thanks 👍

[@ibrahemibrahem295]

Honestly, it’s better to just measure it out.

[@dfleming9665]

Couldn’t have retiled my bathroom if Sal didn’t make these great videos. Thank you!

[@davidworker4053]

I started my first diagonal floor tile job yesterday. I was nervous but knew there’d some awesome person that’d post how to make the measurements. I used your method and it’s working perfect! Thank you!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheProdieus]

I've watched a ton of your videos, and I just wanted to say your awesome. 80% of "professional tilers" would have ignored that 1/8-1/4 inch indentation and just added grout or silicone to the top part. Great job by you and I have never, ever, seen you take the short cut method and literally cut corners. Thanks for all these videos.

[@SalDiBlasi]

TheProdieus details are what separate a goid installers from the bad.

[@GodGunsGills]

This is true! When learning sometimes we don't know any better

[@hrtizz]

Using silicone and professional tilers in same sentence. Very bold. Also are we supposed to ignore the chipped right corner? I'm sure "professional" tiler would cut it again. Like I would. And I'm not even professional.

[@justinwalker8584]

What chipped corner? That's the edge of the tile, his line didn't go all the way to the corner.

[@gunnarross6321]

Been struggling with cutting diagonal tile in a bathroom for a bit. This is a God-send. thank you.

[@otccreations]

Probably the most valuable information I have found for tiling on youtube. I wish I would have found this before I did 50% of my home, but better late than never!!! Thank you! so much for sharing!!!

[@gabrieljmification]

The best teachers have a knack for making things look easy...very nice.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Maybe you can point me to one :-)

[@UberKrispy]

Damn finally a real Craftsman.

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@justlooking4771]

So thankful I found your channel!! I'm doing this in my laundry room as we speak and I had NO idea how to cut the tiles the correct size, doing mine at an angle. Thank you so much!

[@tonyaplatten1849]

Bro. Thank God for people like you who figure it out and make it easy for idiots like me

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@lastmanxa]

you are the god father of all tile installers

[@NahYeahMate]

You're awesome mate! You have no idea how much pain and time you saved me with this method. I'm a diy guy and I'm laying pavers diagonally for the first time at my house in an enclosed area. Thank you very much!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Great, sometimes a little trick can be a big help

[@LIHPIT]

I've been tiling for 30 years or more might have just learnt something thanks

[@SalDiBlasi]

I learn something new every day, and I am in the same boat.

[@khaledacar3814]

Had to watch the video 10 times to understand how your magic tric works, thanks alot sal, got a contract coming up with 24 by 24 tiles so this video came in perfect time

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it helped!

[@frankie2234]

Always appreciate you taking the time out of a very busy day to pass on your knowledge. Thank you.

[@artbarrett469]

Nice job! i love when mecanics seperate themselves from average guys. Always strive to be better! Thanx!

[@MatthewMouras]

This is a huge help for me on my first diagonal tile job coming up this week. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with the youtube community.

[@demodick]

All of my great looking diy tile project owe a decent bit of thanks to Sal. If I had a tile guy like him I wouldn’t even DIY anymore.

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@timmian85]

This trick is so good i hope as few people as possible learn about it!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Quite the opposite, we should all know.

[@MrAmagaska1976]

Amazing Sal. you are simply amazing. real skill and talent and years of experience. I'm a young tiler/remodeler and i feel like you've raised me like I've grown up on studying your videos. I'm grateful to you. I'm about 5 jobs deep now and starting to hone my craft. now, all the details come flooding in. the questions arise about the details. i have about ten right now in this minute i wish i could talk with you about. but really grateful you are really leaving a legacy here for us to carry forward.

[@SalDiBlasi]

send me a private message, i want to add you to a closed Facebook group that you will love to be a part of. give me a few days though i am out of town.

[@chrisfloyd6652]

You sir, are a genius!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Wow, thanks!

[@rayray2877]

He is definitely a master tile setter, Ive learnt alot from him! Thanks!

[@melaniacx]

Tiling is trigonometry. Thanks for sharing your technique!

[@danbennett8026]

Had a hell of a tile job today. I'm rusty on tile. I norm do carpet an vinyl lamo hardwood an tile. Pretty much in that order also. Thanks for the vid. Brushing up my skills.

[@daveluke5416]

Sal, you are a God-send! As an amateur, it's pretty hard to figure out the "tricks of the trade". You are truly an asset to guys like me who want to do stuff their self because we won't cut corners like many "tradesman" do. Fortunately, your videos fill in the gaps and make our projects look like quality!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@patsharpe2487]

Life saver! Thank you!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Glad it helped!

[@Ovj1980]

I love this guy's videos! Awesome!

[@bikerbob1980]

Best tille video EVER!!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks for watching my video.

[@garzond1494]

Very confusing, but also very impressive. Nice👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@plumbbuild6517]

The master at work

[@franciswilliam8500]

All these little tips and tricks are very helpful. Ive started doing this also while not only tiling but even when carrying out csrpentry work such as laying floors of all types of materials. Thanks alot

[@georgeguebely2425]

You Rock Bro i am not a tile guy and i do know some tricks i do my own home projects. i use a different method but sometimes i get stumped, You just made such a difference WOW not only that but any one who does there own remodeling like me will know this saves time going back to get more material and $$$$$ in trial and error. THX SAL G

[@SalDiBlasi]

George Guebely Glad you found it helpful.

[@crow4200]

SIR! You are a life saver. I am a hard surface flooring installer and diagonal corner cuts are my Achilles heel. Should I say "WERE" thanks to your vid. Keep up the good work.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Mike Stern sometimes there is a simple way to do something that otherwise seems difficult. Another skill you might want to learn is how to make a pattern of a difficult cut.

[@JoshMolina]

You make it look easy! Thanks for explaining.

[@rtomas6057]

Simple and perfect - good job Sal. Thanks!

[@dilligaf2386]

Superb!! I new this trick after doing an 8 week intensive tiling course but for got it cheers for the reminder I'll save this video. More tricks like this please.

[@SalDiBlasi]

More than 820 videos to go through.

[@WmRios]

Amazing,, everything is flush, and it leaves the exact grout lines at the field area, as well as the perimeter of the cabinet base. Thanks for a simple and neat trick. 👍

[@JohnWilson-xi2wu]

Great Video.Thank you.

[@R900DZ]

You’re the man!

[@JoeRussellProductions]

Nice job Sal!

[@Michael_Scott_Howard]

Outstanding use of geometry

[@jamesmulligan3683]

I gotta see that again. Great cut

[@alfredobrown]

I had to watch it a couple of times to understand why it works and because i am a bit slow, I still don't understand, but it doesn't matter because I am just going to do it the way you show it and it will work. great video sir. I am giving it a like.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Great video Sal, all those little angles can be a nightmare

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks, easy way to do a difficult task.

[@clintwilliams5569]

best contractor on you tube man...ur videos help...thnx

[@SalDiBlasi]

+clint williams Thanks

[@henrydeleon2163]

Great cut

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@danc6222]

Wow Sal ,good job

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thank you kindly

[@plutonium6280]

wish i knew this when everyone wanted them on a 45. great tip thanks.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Don't worry, diagonals will be back, what goes around comes around.

[@IdemRedd]

Wtf!!!! Awesome!! Got it, thanks.

[@cjmfourk]

brilliant. nice video straight to the point.

[@WhiteLakeGlass]

That was impressive. You make it look so easy!

[@vikinginspace4881]

You've just made me more money! Haha thank you 😁 easy way to do it.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Enjoy.

[@chriswood9693]

Where were you ten years ago when i started> this is so simple and fantastic. Thank you!!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Right here where I have been for decades. :-)

[@liamk1990]

You're a lifesaver!

[@peterferenc7965]

THX! VERY USEFULL!

[@petermoore74]

Brilliant Sal I'm learning a lot from your videos you inspire me to strive to be better keep up the good work

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks

[@buckboy1234]

awesome ......love these short cut jigs...amazing. thanks

[@rodgerq]

Like a glove 👌

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@binnsh]

Hope I can remember this until the next time I need it, thanks!

[@SalDiBlasi]

you only have to remember to watch the video again when it is time.

[@binnsh]

That's so true. We no longer have to remember how to do something, just how to learn it again when we need to.

[@jerrymcguire2098]

Amazing!! Thank you so much for the help!! You are awesome!

[@Letsroll000]

Yes great tip Thanks for sharing, have watched several of your vids over the last 6 months and just subscribed.

[@doktorthomas2]

This is an awesome hack to cut tile installed on an angle. I like doing tiled flooring and walls in my spare time. As a perfectionist, this out does my hand-cutting of cheap vinyl tile to make a layover template. More efficient and faster=a preferred method. While cardboard will work with this video method, a more substantial substrate will give a cleaner cut line. Don't go cheap or small on your tile saw. Good luck, Viewers. ~DT2

[@1golham]

Incredible Hulk 😀 incredible Sal 😉 great job and perfect cut 👍🏼💐😊

[@kevinsweetwater7293]

That’s very impressive!

[@blitzermanonline]

So helpful . Please keep it up. Thanks

[@dads_random_projects]

That was awesome! I am thinking of doing my lounge myself and this just gave me the confidence to lay my tiles diagonally! Thank you.

[@andyman404]

Awesome tip. Thanks!

[@BobsHomeServicesLLC]

Incredible... I want to get that good.

[@gra5793]

Great and Easy way , Cheers sal

[@williamgilbert2892]

That is fabulous! Thanks man

[@MM-ob8ti]

Very neat trick.

[@nybdr657]

That was magic

[@BrenticusMaximus1]

Thanks Sal 😉👍

[@musch52]

awesome work and great idea.

[@hakamsoufan]

smart idea thank you

[@joshuapruitt6991]

You the man Sal love your videos can you tell me how to do this on a 12 x 24 offset?.. you would be a lifesaver

[@AndyKingCo]

Genius!

[@coameno22]

I take off my hat to you. AWESOME

[@joelgranados5808]

Are you genius 😮

[@mikelemos88]

VERY GOOD GREAT WORK

[@Quaker362]

My god you are a genius

[@BigSed176]

Recently came across your channel I love it. Subscribing

[@noellineberger6848]

Like a boss!!

[@albertoliver2450]

Thank you so much

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍

[@trueblueent]

Awesome!

[@SalDiBlasi]

Thanks!

[@mfresh422]

great video...

[@hrrh]

That was clever mate! thanks in Christ, brian

[@1min-travel]

this is just superb

[@MoTheDeliciousPeach]

I'm not even a tiler. But still very interesting to know how it's done.

[@usbobsled]

that in awesome! thanks for sharing it!

[@jjmosinho8176]

Show de bola excelente trabalho

[@rumrunrjones8546]

Impressive!

[@tomdoe4295]

Really nice of you provide instructional videos, but have you never used a speed square for measuring diagonal corners? Old school semi retired production installer here, and while your method works, I could have three or four tiles marked and ready to cut in the time it took you to make one, and they would be perfect fits.

[@SalDiBlasi]

Sure I use a speed square all the time, this method is faster than you might think, it takes longer when doing a demonstration and explaining how it is done. If you take out all the talking, camera action, pointing etc. You are looking at 15 seconds or less to mark a tile, I think that is pretty fast. You only need to make the template once, then ig is good for the whole job.

[@misslace112]

YES! Thanks so much! x

[@pfrieden1]

Brilliant! How is it that you always seem to be releasing videos of things that I'm going to have to do soon on my projects. Once again, thanks a lot for all of your videos!

[@SalDiBlasi]

I made a similar video of this technique a couple of years ago, went into a little more detail on this one. A lot if people struggle with diagonals, this makes it much easier.

[@geladio]

Love it!

[@blisspop5811]

Perfekt Dude..

[@dene4565]

Magic.

[@Talinthis]

I dont really understand how you are supposed to figure out what tiles to set the piece on but pretty cool

[@donnastein4946]

Legend!

[@SalDiBlasi]

😊👍